Marshall, GB
Alan Marshall, Didcot GB
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20080309417 | RING OSCILLATOR - A ring oscillator comprises a first logic block having a first input connected to a specific point along a delay path, a first output and a second output and a second logic block having a first input connected to the first output of the first logic block, a second input connected to the second output of the first logic block, a third input connected to the end of the delay path and a first output connected to the beginning of the delay path. The first logic block is arranged to, in use, alternately switch its first output and second output from logical HIGH to logical LOW, and vice versa, every time a rising edge is input into its first input. The second logic block is arranged to, in use, alternately select its first input and its second input every time a rising edge is input into its third input. The pulse width of the signal output from the first output of the second logic block is indicative of the time necessary for one of a rising edge or a falling edge to propagate from the beginning of the delay path to the specific point along the delay path and the inverse pulse width of the signal output from the first output of the second logic block is indicative of the time necessary for the one of the rising edge or the falling edge respectively to propagate from specific point along the delay path to the end of the delay path. | 12-18-2008 |
Alexander James Marshall, Cambridge GB
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20080213675 | Interrogation of a Light-Sensitive Sensor - A sensing method comprises irradiating a sensor having a medium including a light-sensitive holographic element, and observing a change in the holographic image. | 09-04-2008 |
20080297864 | Use of Holographic Sensor to Determine Sterilisation - In a method of determining the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure using a biological indicator, the biological indicator comprises a holographic sensor and spores or an enzyme. The method and the biological indicator rely on the holographic sensor to indicate the effectiveness of me sterilisation procedure and do not require a conventional pH indicator, a fluorophore or chromophore. | 12-04-2008 |
20090017469 | Use of Holographic Sensor - The present invention relates to a process for the detection of an analyte in a sample, comprising a) bringing the sample into contact with a first ligand which binds specifically to the analyte and which is immobilised on a substrate, and b) prior to or subsequent to step (a), bringing the sample into contact with a second ligand which binds specifically to the analyte and which includes a label: wherein the substrate comprises a holographic sensor comprising a support medium having a hologram disposed therein or thereon and the label causes an optical property of the sensor to change by interaction of the sensor with the label or, following the additional step of contacting the substrate with a reagent, by interaction of the sensor with a species produced by reaction of the label with the reagent, thereby indicating the presence of bound analyte. | 01-15-2009 |
20090053815 | Use of Holographic Sensors - A method of measuring the amount of an analyte in a sample, comprises (a) passing the sample through a flow channel in or on a holographic sensor, wherein the analyte interacts with and is retained by the sensor and wherein the interaction of the analyte changes an optical property of the sensor, and (b) monitoring analyte interaction, wherein the distance along the flow channel at which analyte interaction occurs or the area of the channel over which analyte interaction occurs, indicates the amount of analyte in the sample. Further, a method of detecting an analyte in a sample, comprises (a) passing the sample through a flow channel in or on a holographic sensor, wherein the analyte interacts with the sensor, thereby changing an optical property of the sensor, and wherein the flow channel defines a symbol; and (b) detecting the analyte by observing the appearance, disappearance or change in appearance of the symbol. | 02-26-2009 |
20090098467 | Holographic Sensor Based on a Volume Hologram in a Porous Medium - A sensor for the detection of an analyte, comprising a holographic element comprising a medium and a hologram disposed throughout the volume of the medium, wherein an optical characteristic of the hologram changes as a result of a variation of a physical property occurring throughout the volume of the medium, wherein the medium is obtainable by formation in situ in the presence of a pore-forming agent, wherein the agent is not present in the sensor or does not react with the analyte and the sensor. | 04-16-2009 |
20100143827 | Methods of Making Holographic Devices - A method of making a holographic device ( | 06-10-2010 |
Alexander John Marshall, Oxford GB
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20100213772 | SUPERCONDUCTING SWITCH OPERATION - A method of operating a superconducting switch system to protect against quenching in a superconducting magnet circuit is provided. The system comprises a magnet circuit, a main superconducting switch and an auxiliary superconducting switch connected in parallel thereto by low resistance connecting parts. In an initial magnet energisation procedure, after establishing superconducting flow in the circuit, the main and auxiliary switches are closed to cause current to persist in the circuit without further power input. If the main switch quenches, the current will transfer to the auxiliary switch through the resistive connecting parts. Upon restoring the main switch to the superconducting state, the voltage drop through the resistive connecting parts will drive the current back through the main switch. A preconditioning procedure is carried out as part of the magnet energisation procedure to ensure that opening the main switch will establish superconducting current through the auxiliary switch. | 08-26-2010 |
Allen Philip Marshall, Chesterfield GB
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20120057932 | A GROUND-REINFORCING GRID - A ground-reinforcing grid in which: (i) the ground-reinforcing grid comprises a plurality of modular units ( | 03-08-2012 |
Anthony David Marshall, East Yorkshire GB
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20100328106 | EMERGENCY DEVICES - A warning system is provided, which is particularly useful as a person overboard warning system. The system comprises a trigger part, worn by a crew member, which emits a signal on immersion in water. This is received by a receiver part on the vessel and automatically causes a transmitter part, also on the vessel, to send a further warning signal to one or more other locations remote from the vessel. These remote locations may be other vessels or land based sites, for instance operated by the coastguard or other rescue agencies. The automatic nature of the onward transmission of the signal received by the vessel makes the system particularly suited to single handed sailors. | 12-30-2010 |
20130222142 | EMERGENCY DEVICES - A warning system, the system having a trigger part, a receiver part, and a transmitter part. The system is provided at a first location, wherein the trigger part is physically separate from the receiver part and transmitter part, wherein the trigger part has a signal emitter to provide a signal to the receiver part upon immersion in water, the receiver part receiving signals from the trigger part and providing a further signal to the transmitter part to automatically cause a further warning signal to be emitted by the system, the further warning signal being sent to one or more other locations. | 08-29-2013 |
Barry Marshall, Bispham GB
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20100214223 | MOUSE WITH TWIST DETECTION MECHANISM - A computer input apparatus, comprising: a base provided with a socket; a ball segment located in the socket and rotatable in the socket, the ball segment being shaped to support a wrist of a user; a handle attached to and extending away from the ball segment and configured such that when the user's wrist is supported by the ball segment, the handle is adjacent to the user's hand and maybe held by the user. | 08-26-2010 |
Cameron John Marshall, Esher GB
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20090060945 | Integration of meningococcal conjugate vaccination - Conjugated meningococcal capsular saccharides will be introduced into immunisation schedules in the near future, but the phenomenon of “carrier suppression” must first be addressed, particularly where multiple conjugates are to be used. It has been found that diphtheria toxoid and its derivatives (such as CRM197) can safely be used as the carrier protein, even where multiple meningococcal conjugates are administered at the same time and where a patient has previously been exposed to the carrier protein, either in the form of a previous immunogen (e.g. in a DTP vaccine) or as a previous carrier protein (e.g. in a Hib or pneumococcal conjugate vaccine). The invention provides a method for immunising a patient, comprising administering multiple conjugates of meningococcal capsular saccharides, wherein each conjugate comprises a diphtheria toxoid (or derivative thereof) carrier protein, and the capsular saccharide, and wherein the patient has been pre-immunised with a diphtheria toxoid (or derivative thereof). | 03-05-2009 |
20100104593 | MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINATION - Conjugated meningococcal capsular saccharides will be introduced into immunisation schedules in the near future, but the phenomenon of “carrier suppression” must first be addressed, particularly where multiple conjugates are to be used. In the invention, tetanus toxoid is used as the carrier protein, even where multiple meningococcal conjugates are administered at the same time and where a patient has previously been exposed to the carrier protein, either in the form of a previous immunogen (e.g. in a DTP vaccine) or as a previous carrier protein (e.g. in a Hib or pneumococcal conjugate vaccine). The invention provides a method for immunising a patient, comprising administering multiple conjugates of meningococcal capsular saccharides, wherein each conjugate comprises a tetanus toxoid carrier protein, and the capsular saccharide, and wherein the patient has been pre-immunised with a tetanus toxoid. | 04-29-2010 |
Catriona Marshall, Valetta Way GB
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20120231488 | FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a sample collection device for an aqueous fluid, such as whole blood, serum, plasma and urine. The device comprises a cartridge body defining an elongate sample collection passage that has open ends. The passage is arranged to draw the fluid into the passage by capillary action. The passage is provided along a portion of its length with a sample metering stop in the form of a hydrophobic coating arranged to prevent flow of the fluid by capillary action thereacross. A sample receiving portion of the passage extending between a collection end and the metering stop is non-linear, and preferably defines a pair of straight limbs connected by a bend. By providing a non-linear passage in this way, the maximum gravitational force which can act on the collected sample is reduced as compared to a conventional linear passage, thereby reducing the tendency of the sample to leak from the device and potentially avoiding the need for one or both ends of the passage to be sealed. The sample receiving portion of the passage may be provided with a hydrophilic coating to enhance the capillary action. A particularly suitable hydrophilic coating for a whole blood sample collection device is heparin, which may also serve as an anticoagulant for the blood. | 09-13-2012 |
Charles Thomas Marshall, Renfrewshire GB
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20100154624 | CHARGE MOUNT - The following invention relates to a mount for holding a charge in a breech. The mount attaches, or is integral to, a charge and is provided with a dilation means which rests within a breech of a gun to prevent the charge from sliding back out of the breech when the gun is held at a high angle. The dilation means is fabricated from a material which, when the gun is fired, combusts to leave negligible debris in the breech. | 06-24-2010 |
20110220253 | TYING MACHINE - There is disclosed a tying machine ( | 09-15-2011 |
Chris Marshall, West Sussex GB
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20110128183 | ROBUST LOCATION ESTIMATION - A method of collecting information for supplementing a trusted estimate of position. The method comprises: receiving first information sufficient to derive a trusted estimate of a first position; receiving an indication that a supplementary estimate of a second position in the vicinity of the first position may be required; in response to the indication, sensing information comprising the identity of at least one terrestrial wireless source observable in the vicinity of the first position; and storing the sensed information in association with the first position. The method enables the trusted estimate of the first position to subsequently be used to estimate any said second position from which the at least one wireless source is observable. | 06-02-2011 |
20110294516 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING LOCATION - A method of determining the location of a portable device comprises obtaining identities of wireless communication devices detectable by the portable device at a particular location which is to be determined, thereby to obtain a set of identities. The set of identities is compared with the content of a database, which database stores a plurality of findings, to select one or more findings; each finding comprising a reference location and a set of identities of wireless communication devices sighted at that location. The location of the portable device is found based on processing the selected findings. | 12-01-2011 |
Chris Marshall, Sussex GB
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20110248886 | EVENT LOCATION DETERMINATION - A method of determining a location of an event of interest by processing signals from a satellite positioning system comprises periodically recording blocks of data samples of a satellite broadcast. In response to a request for a position determination at a particular time, a most recent block of data samples is processed in an attempt to obtain a position fix. If unsuccessful, the method further comprises processing blocks of data samples which were recorded further back in time in a sequence to make further attempts to obtain a position fix, until a position fix is obtained. The blocks of data samples used for the further attempts are irregularly spaced in time, for example more densely populated in relatively recent time than in relatively ancient time with respect to the particular time. This enables the processing resource in attempting to obtain a position fix to be allocated efficiently, thereby reducing power consumption. | 10-13-2011 |
Chris Marshall, London GB
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20110189688 | GENES - The invention relates to mutations in B-Raf gene products. The mutations described are identified in human tumours of natural origin. These mutations are associated with cancerous phenotypes and can be used as a basis for the diagnosis of cancer, cancerous cells or a predisposition to cancer in human subjects, and the development of anti-cancer therapeutics. | 08-04-2011 |
Christopher Marshall, Manchester GB
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20100050109 | DATA INPUT METHOD - A computer implemented method of presenting information indicating a quantity of data held relating to a data subject. The method comprises processing data associated with the data subject to generate data indicating one of a predetermined set of classes, each class representing a range of predetermined quantities of data, and displaying data indicating the class. | 02-25-2010 |
Christopher Marshall, Huddersfield GB
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20100236901 | ENCLOSURE MEMBER AND MULTI-LINK CONVEYOR CHAIN - A multi-link conveyor chain suitable for use in the glass industry is provided. The conveyor chain includes an enclosure member having a non-tapered counterbore for retaining and protecting a pin head of an elongate pin thereby ensuring that the integrity of the multi-link conveyor chain during use is maintained. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the multi-link conveyor chain incorporating the enclosure member. | 09-23-2010 |
Christopher Marshall, Holmfirth GB
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20090277758 | ENCLOSURE MEMBER - The present invention relates to a multi-link conveyor chain which may be used (for example) in the glass industry and to an enclosure member for use in the multi-link conveyor chain. | 11-12-2009 |
Christopher Marshall, Haywards Heath GB
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20110182238 | LOCATION ESTIMATION BY OBSERVING WIRELESS SIGNALS - A method and apparatus for estimating the position of an electronic device. The method comprises: receiving an observation comprising the identity of at least one wireless transmitter detected by the device at the position to be estimated; comparing the observation with the contents of a set of records; detecting respective first and second matches between the observation and records, and retrieving the corresponding positions. The method comprises estimating the position of the electronic device based on at least one of the first position estimate and the second position estimate, depending upon quality characteristics of the first match and the second match and indications of the sources of the respective records. | 07-28-2011 |
Christopher B. Marshall, Haywards Heath GB
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20100002097 | METHOD OF POSITION STAMPING A PHOTO OR VIDEO CLIP TAKEN WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA - A method of appending a position stamp to an image file of a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera having a GPS antenna and a GPS RF front-end including an analogue to digital converter for receiving GPS signals and outputting GPS signal samples together with a digital camera and computer for the same. | 01-07-2010 |
20100231446 | PROCESSING OF SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM SIGNALS - The invention provides a method of processing signals from a satellite positioning system in which a user inputs an approximate indication of current position, and this is used when processing satellite samples to reduce the processing required or increase the reliability. This approach avoids the need for an automated approximate location system (for example using cellular telephony). This represents a change in the way GPS (or other satellite systems) is used. Instead of relying on a GPS system to provide a location in entirely automated manner, the approach is for the user to give an approximate location (which will generally be known), and for the GPS system then to correct this and provide an accurate location. This approach can enable the GPS system to function in areas where it would normally be unreliable. | 09-16-2010 |
20110157422 | METHOD OF POSITION STAMPING A PHOTO OR VIDEO CLIP TAKEN WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA - A method of appending a position stamp to an image file of a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera having a GPS antenna and a GPS RF front-end including an analogue to digital converter for receiving GPS signals and outputting GPS signal samples together with a digital camera and computer for the same. | 06-30-2011 |
Christopher B. Marshall, West Sussex GB
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20090237299 | Method of Creating an Image File and a Digital Camera for the Same - A method of creating an image file and a digital camera for the same. The method comprised the steps of: (i) generating and storing image data corresponding to a photo or video clip; (ii) sampling received GPS signals and storing the resultant GPS signal samples (hereafter “raw GPS data”); and (iii) creating a single file containing both the image data and the raw GPS data | 09-24-2009 |
Christopher Brian Marshall, West Sussex GB
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20080231510 | Method of Determining a Gps Position Fix a Gps Receiver for the Same - A method of determining a GPS position fix comprising the steps of: (i) sampling received GPS signals and storing those samples; (ii) conducting preliminary processing of those GPS signal samples to determine the likelihood of being able to obtain a position fix during later, final processing of those GPS signal samples; and (iii) after step (ii), conducting final processing of those GPS signal samples to obtain a position fix. | 09-25-2008 |
Damian Marshall, Manchester GB
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20100203135 | Skin Equivalent Culture - Methods of forming soft connective tissue compositions such as skin equivalents, compositions made by the methods and their uses. In particular, a method of forming a connective tissue equivalent, comprising the steps of: (i) incubating collagen-producing cells in or on a support matrix; (ii) inducing and/or enhancing collagen production by the collagen-producing cells to form a collagenous construct and degradation and replacement of the support matrix; (iii) freeze-drying the construct; and (iv) re-populating the freeze-dried construct with collagen-producing cells and/or epithelial cells and/or endothelial cells and/or mesenchymal cells, thereby forming a connective tissue equivalent, wherein: (a) the collagen-producing cells are substantially fibroblasts; for example human neonatal dermal fibroblasts; (b) the support matrix is a provisional support matrix in which the support matrix is a fibrin matrix, for example formed by thrombin-mediated polymerisation of fibrinogen; and (c) as a result of the collagen production by the collagen-producing cells the provisional fibrin support matrix is digested by the cells and is replaced by collagen, thereby essentially replacing the provisional fibrin matrix with a collagen matrix synthesised in situ by the cells. | 08-12-2010 |
20110027366 | SKIN EQUIVALENT CULTURE - Disclosed is a method of preparing a collagenous construct comprising casting a support matrix comprising fibrin and viable collagen-producing cells onto a support material, wherein said cells include human dermal fibroblasts, incubating in situ said support matrix in a collagen-inducing medium thereby, inducing or enhancing collagen production by said cells to form a collagenous construct, and degrading said fibrin, and rendering said collagenous construct free of said viable collagen-producing cells. | 02-03-2011 |
Derek Marshall, Bristol GB
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20100051783 | TOOL SETTING OR ANALYSIS DEVICE - A tool setting or tool analysis device for a machine tool comprises a light source for producing a light beam. A light receiver receives the light beam and produces a signal indicative of the amount of light received. This is analyzed by a main analysis circuit to generate a trigger signal to a machine controller when the beam is at least partially occluded. To provide fail-safe operation should the main circuit not recognize the tool, a back-up trigger signal is produced after a delay by a delay circuit. In one preferred form, the back-up trigger signal may oscillate, providing repeated edges which can ensure fail-safe operation even if the machine controller suffers from a blind window and therefore misses the initial trigger signal. | 03-04-2010 |
20110276303 | METHOD FOR OPTIMISING A MEASUREMENT CYCLE - A method is described for calculating an optimum stand-off distance for surface position measurements to be acquired by a coordinate positioning apparatus including a measurement probe. The coordinate positioning apparatus may include a machine tool and the measurement probe may include a touch trigger probe having a deflectable stylus. The method includes the step of calculating an optimum stand-off distance using at least one measured acceleration characteristic of the coordinate positioning apparatus. In this manner, measurement cycle times may be optimised. | 11-10-2011 |
20130320200 | TOOL SETTING OR ANALYSIS DEVICE - A tool setting or tool analysis device for a machine tool includes a light source for producing a light beam. A light receiver receives the light beam and produces a signal indicative of the amount of light received. This is analysed by a main analysis circuit to generate a trigger signal to a machine controller when the beam is at least partially occluded. To provide fail-safe operation should the main circuit not recognise the tool, a back-up trigger signal is produced after a delay by a delay circuit. In one preferred form, the back-up trigger signal may oscillate, providing repeated edges which can ensure fail-safe operation even if the machine controller suffers from a blind window and therefore misses the initial trigger signal. | 12-05-2013 |
Diane Marshall, Berkshire GB
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20100310564 | Method for the Treatment of Glomerulonephritis - The present invention provides a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of glomerulonephritis associated with one or more disorders selected from the group consisting of Goodpasture's syndrome, a vasculitic disorder, Wegener's disease, IgA nephropathy and an inflammatory disease with basement membrane involvement comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of agent which interacts with or modulates the expression or activity of a mammalian IL-6 polypeptide. | 12-09-2010 |
Edward Marshall, Surrey GB
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20110098432 | Coordination Complex - The present invention provides a complex of formula I | 04-28-2011 |
Elizabeth Anne Marshall, Leamington Spa GB
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20120125951 | Delivery of Two or More Medicaments Through a Single Dose Selection and Single Dispense Interface - A injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120136334 | Delivery of Two or More Medicaments Through a Single Dose Selection and Dispense Interface - An injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments ( | 05-31-2012 |
Fiona Hamilton Marshall, Welwyn Garden City GB
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20110027910 | SCREENING - A method of producing a conformational specific binding partner of a GPCR, the method comprising: a) providing a mutant GPCR of a parent GPCR, wherein the mutant GPCR has increased stability in a particular conformation relative to the parent GPCR; b) providing a test compound; c) determining whether the test compound binds to the mutant GPCR when residing in a particular conformation; and d) isolating a test compound that binds to the mutant GPCR when residing in the particular conformation. Methods of producing GPCRs with increased stability relative to a parent GPCR are also disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20140316116 | METHODS FOR SCREENING FOR BINDING PARTNERS OF G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTORS - A method of producing a conformational specific binding partner of a GPCR, the method comprising: a) providing a mutant GPCR of a parent GPCR, wherein the mutant GPCR has increased stability in a particular conformation relative to the parent GPCR; b) providing a test compound; c) determining whether the test compound binds to the mutant GPCR when residing in a particular conformation; and d) isolating a test compound that binds to the mutant GPCR when residing in the particular formation. Methods of producing GPCRs with increased stability relative to a parent GPCR are also disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
Fiona Hamilton Marshall, Hertfordshire GB
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20120165507 | MUTANT PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM - A method for producing a mutant G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) with increased stability relative to a parent GPCR, the method comprising making one or more mutations in the amino acid sequence that defines a parent GPCR, wherein (i) the one or more mutations are located within a window of / plus or minus 5 residues, where / is the position of amino acid residue 2.46 in the parent GPCR when the parent GPCR is a Class 1 GPCR, or where / is the position of an equivalent amino acid residue in the parent GPCR when the parent GPCR is a Class 2 or 3 GPCR, and/or (ii) the one or more mutations are located within an amino acid sequence of transmembrane helix 7 in the parent GPCR which amino acid sequence interacts with the window of / plus or minus 5 residues, to provide one or more mutants of the parent GPCR with increased stability. | 06-28-2012 |
20130224238 | GPCR AS VACCINES OR FOR REMOVING/INHIBITING AUTOANTIBODIES, TOXINS OR LIGANDS BINDING TO THE GPCR - There is provided a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) or a polynucleotide encoding said GPCR for use as a vaccine. There is also provided methods of antagonising or agonising A GPCR in vivo comprising the administration of a GPCR or a polynucleotide encoding a GPCR to a subject. The invention further provides a GPCR for use in inhibiting an activity of a GPCR binding partner in a subject. | 08-29-2013 |
20140031525 | MUTANT G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTOR PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM - A method for producing a mutant G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) with increased stability relative to a parent GPCR, the method comprising making one or more mutations in the amino acid sequence that defines a Class 1 parent GPCR, wherein (i) the one or more mutations are located within a window of i plus or minus 5 residues, where i is the position of amino acid residue 3.55 in the parent GPCR, and/or (ii) the one or more mutations are located within a window of i minus 2 to i residues, where i is the position of amino acid residue 5.63 in the parent GPCR, and/or (iii) the one or more mutations are located within a window of i minus 4 to i plus 1 residues, where i is the position of amino acid residue 7.42 in the parent GPCR, to provide one or more mutants of the parent GPCR with increased stability. | 01-30-2014 |
20140315299 | STABLE PROTEINS - The invention provides a fusion protein comprising, from N-terminus to C-terminus: a) a first portion of a Family B G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) that comprises transmembrane helix (TM)-1, TM2 and TM3 of the GPCR; b) a stable protein domain; and c) a second portion of the GPCR comprising TM4, TM5, TM6 and TM7 of the GPCR. The invention also provides a method of crystallising a GPCR comprising providing the fusion protein of the invention and crystallising it to obtain crystals. | 10-23-2014 |
Gayle Marshall, Cheshire GB
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20080286771 | Method of Predicting the Responsiveness of a Tumour to Erbb Receptor Drugs - The invention relates to a method of selecting a mammal having or suspected of having a tumour for treatment with an erbB receptor drug which comprises testing a biological sample from the mammal for expression of anyone of the genes listed in Table 1 or 2 as defined herein whereby to predict an increased likelihood of response to the erbB receptor drug. Preferred genes include anyone of NES, GSPT2, ETR101, TAZ, CHST7, DNAJC3, NPAS2, PIN1, TCEA2, VAMP4, DAPK1, DAPK2, MLLT3, TNNC1, KIAA0931, ACOX2, EMP1, SLC20A1, SPRY2 or PGM1. | 11-20-2008 |
Gillian F. Marshall, Malvern GB
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20100250185 | Method for detection of gravitational anomalies - A method and system for detecting gravitational anomalies comprises measuring surface structures, measuring gravitational field characteristics, and estimating the effect of the surface structures on the gravitational measurements. The estimations are then used to derive a representation of nearby non visible features such as changes in rock density, voids, or oil and gas deposits. The surface structures may be measured by a video camera, with the video sequence being processed to estimate 3D positions of structures relative to the measurement point. Other methods may be used, such as lidar or acoustic techniques as appropriate. The method may be applied above ground and also has efficacy in borehole and sewer surveying applications. | 09-30-2010 |
Howard Marshall, Essex GB
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20090253700 | N-'4-4(4-MORPHOLINYL) PHENYL!- '(4-PIPERIDINYL) METHYL! CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS GLYCINE TRANSPORTER INHIBITORS - The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt or solvate thereof: | 10-08-2009 |
20100029700 | 1-(2-ARYL-2-OXOETHYL)-3-PHENYL-1, 4-DIAZASPIRO [4.5]DEC-3-EN-2-ONE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS GLYCINE TRANSPORTER INHIBITORS - Novel acetophenone compounds of formula (I), compositions containing (I), processes for the preparation of (I), and use of (I) as inhibitors of the glycine transporter, are provided. | 02-04-2010 |
Howard Robert Marshall, Harlow, Essex GB
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20110034515 | INDOLE MODULATORS OF THE ALPHA 7 NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR - This invention relates to modulation of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) by a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof | 02-10-2011 |
James Edward Marshall, Richmond GB
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20100223267 | Matching tools for use in attribute-based performance systems - Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score. | 09-02-2010 |
20120136876 | MATCHING TOOLS FOR USE IN ATTRIBUTE-BASED PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS - Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to matching user attributes. In one exemplary implementation, the system and methods may store predetermined general attribute descriptors reflecting attributes of users generally, receive personal attribute descriptors selected from the predetermined general attribute descriptors as corresponding to attributes of a first user and a second user, receive a rating associated with each received personal attribute descriptor, compare at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the first user with at least one personal attribute descriptor associated with the second user to determine a descriptor match, and calculate a match score based on the determined descriptor match and the received ratings. In addition, first and second display points may be displayed and may be separated by a one-dimensional display distance that is a function of the calculated match score. | 05-31-2012 |
Jayne Marshall, Sandbach GB
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20120021531 | Assay Reader, Device and Method of Measuring HCG - Disclosed is a method for determining a quantitative estimate of the length of time since conception in a female mammalian subject, the method comprising: a)providing a liquid sample suspected of containing hCG; b)measuring, by means of an assay or assay device, an analyte measurement signal, whose value is dependent upon the level of hCG; c)comparing the measured signal value to an analyte threshold, wherein said analyte threshold corresponds to a time since conception; d)providing an quantitative estimate of the length of time since conception based upon the comparison in step (c). | 01-26-2012 |
Jeremy Marshall, Oxfordshire GB
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20100010454 | SUBSTANCE DELIVERY DEVICES - A substance delivery device (autoinjector) for use with a container (such as a syringe) containing the substance includes: a body arranged to house or hold the container; a plunger which is movable with respect to at least a portion of the body, the plunger being arranged to act upon the container so as to move the container with respect to the portion of the body; wherein the plunger is also arranged to expel at least a portion of the substance from the container; and wherein the device includes elements for adjusting the amount of substance to be expelled from the container. The device can also have elements for priming the container, and can accommodate containers of different size or shape. | 01-14-2010 |
Jeremy Marshall, Oxford GB
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20100121272 | RELATING TO INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device for a syringe incorporates housing for a syringe. A needle shroud is captive to the leading end of the housing and is movable before use between extended and retracted positions. A drive member is releasable from a rearward position within the housing to urge the syringe forwards to project its needle beyond the retracted needle shroud and then to express a dose through the needle. Locating members on the housing capture the drive member at its forward position (attained after expressing the dose). The captured drive member is also arranged to block retraction of the needle shroud from its extended position. | 05-13-2010 |
20100160894 | Automatic injection device - The invention provides an automatic injection device for providing a subcutaneous injection of a substance into a user, comprising: a housing having an open first end and a second end; a syringe movably disposed in the housing, the syringe including a barrel portion for holding the substance, a hollow needle in fluid communication with the barrel portion for ejecting the substance from the syringe, and a bung for sealing the barrel portion and selectively applying pressure to the substance to force the substance through the hollow needle; a plunger for first moving the syringe towards the first end such that the needle projects from the first end and subsequently applying pressure to the bung, the plunger including a rod connected at a first end to the bung, a compressible expanded central portion and a flange between a second end of the rod and the compressible expanded central portion; and a biasing mechanism for biasing the plunger towards the first open end of the housing, the biasing mechanism disposed about the second end of the rod between the flange and the second end of the housing. The present invention also provides methods and kits for using an automatic injection device, and methods and kits for promoting an automatic injection device comprising a medication based on advantageous properties of the device as compared to a pre-filled syringe. The invention also provides methods and kits for training a recipient on use of the automatic injection device. | 06-24-2010 |
20100174305 | LANCETS - A return spring arrangement for a lancet ( | 07-08-2010 |
20110166521 | ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED INJECTOR - An injector | 07-07-2011 |
20110313364 | AUTOINJECTORS - An autoinjector includes front and rear separable housing parts | 12-22-2011 |
20120071835 | PEN NEEDLES AND NEEDLE CAP ASSEMBLIES - A pen needle or pen needle cap assembly is designed to be manually attached e.g. by screwing onto an injection device, and is provided with a gripping region designed to allow the torque that can be applied in the tightening sense to be less than that which can be applied in the loosening sense. | 03-22-2012 |
20120095408 | INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device includes a multi-use drive assembly | 04-19-2012 |
20120107783 | AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICE - An automatic injection device for providing a subcutaneous injection is disclosed. The device includes a syringe movably disposed in a housing and including a barrel portion, a needle and a bung for sealing the barrel portion. The device includes a plunger for moving the syringe towards a first open end of the housing such that the needle projects from the first end, and for subsequently applying pressure to the bung. The plunger includes a rod connected at a first end to the bung, a compressible expanded central portion, and a flange between a second end of the rod and the central portion. The device also includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the plunger towards the first open end of the housing, the biasing mechanism disposed about the second end of the rod between the flange and a second end of the housing. | 05-03-2012 |
20120184900 | INJECTION DEVICE - A pen injection device designed for use with dual or multi-chamber cartridges | 07-19-2012 |
20120296276 | INJECTION APPARATUS - An injection apparatus includes a counter wheel ( | 11-22-2012 |
20130197442 | INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device includes an elongate housing ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130204197 | NEEDLE SHIELD ARRANGEMENT - A needle shield arrangement for a syringe ( | 08-08-2013 |
20130281933 | INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device includes an elongate housing ( | 10-24-2013 |
20140236076 | INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device operable to deliver a dose of medicament from a syringe or cartridge includes a temperature-sensitive arrangement for inhibiting operation thereof under predetermined temperature conditions. This may include a thermally responsive element that adopts a position in which operation of the device is inhibited when a temperature level is passed. | 08-21-2014 |
Jeremy Marshall, Jericho GB
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20100069845 | INJECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A pen-type injector for receiving a medication containing member. The injector comprises a housing | 03-18-2010 |
Jeremy Michael John Marshall, Oxford GB
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20100004560 | CONFUSER CROWN SKIN PRICKER - A blood sampling device designed to divert attention from the pain involved in the puncture of the skin tissue by increasing comfort when lancing the skin by affecting the sensation and perception of pain. Projections on the distal end of a skin pricker contact the skin surface to confuse the nerves in the area of the prick to make the prick less noticeable. | 01-07-2010 |
20120253231 | CONFUSER CROWN SKIN PRICKER - A blood sampling device designed to divert attention from the pain involved in the puncture of the skin tissue by increasing comfort when lancing the skin by affecting the sensation and perception of pain. Projections on the distal end of a skin pricker contact the skin surface to confuse the nerves in the area of the prick to make the prick less noticeable. | 10-04-2012 |
20130245497 | CONFUSER CROWN SKIN PRICKER - A blood sampling device designed to divert attention from the pain involved in the puncture of the skin tissue by increasing comfort when lancing the skin by affecting the sensation and perception of pain. Projections on the distal end of a skin pricker contact the skin surface to confuse the nerves in the area of the prick to make the prick less noticeable. | 09-19-2013 |
John F. Marshall, London GB
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20090123370 | ALPHAVBETA6 PEPTIDE LIGANDS AND THEIR USES - AVβ6 peptide ligands, functional variants thereof and their nucleic acids encoding them are disclosed with their uses in the treatment and imaging of AVβ6 mediated diseases. | 05-14-2009 |
20110053254 | MATERIALS AND METHODS RELATING TO MODIFYING THE BINDING OF ANTIBODIES - The invention relates to materials and methods for modifying the binding of antibodies, and more particularly to antibodies that are obtainable by inserting an amino acid sequence capable of binding to a target into a complementarity determining region of a parent antibody so that the antibody thus obtained is capable of binding to the target. The invention further relates to the uses of the antibodies for therapy, diagnosis or imaging, and to methods of producing the antibodies. | 03-03-2011 |
Keith Marshall, Bedfordshire GB
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20090269179 | TELESCOPIC SUPPORT - The present invention is a telescopic drive device of a device for holding a surgical instrument. The telescopic drive device includes a support; a first telescopic stage carried by the support; a first telescopic stage carried by the support, the first telescopic stage being able to perform a first motion with respect to the support; a second telescopic stage, which is able to perform a second motion with respect to the first telescopic stage; and a drive system, which is operable to drive the first and second motions. The first telescopic element performs the first motion and the second telescopic element simultaneously performs the second motion. The telescopic drive is operable to support a further device and to move the further device such that the movement is centered around a point or wherein each of the telescopic elements is arcuate. | 10-29-2009 |
20090270880 | CLUTCH MECHANISM - A clutch mechanism for use with a carrier of a linear drive device includes a housing, a first gear, and a first clutch arrangement. The first gear coupled to the housing and has gear teeth to engage a threaded shaft of a linear drive device. Rotation of the shaft causes the housing to move along the shaft in a first mode of operation. The first clutch arrangement prevents substantial rotation of the first gear. The first gear permits rotation of the first gear with respect to the housing. The housing can be manually moved along a length of the shaft, in a second mode of operation, by exerting a force on the housing. The rotational force applied to the first gear through the interaction of the threaded shaft and the gear teeth exceeds the first threshold. | 10-29-2009 |
20130331823 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY APPARATUS - Some embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a pump assembly comprising a voice coil, a magnet and a diaphragm, wherein the voice coil is configured to move the diaphragm to pump a fluid through the pump assembly in response to a drive signal applied to the voice coil. Some embodiments disclosed herein are directed to an apparatus for applying negative pressure to a wound comprising a source of negative pressure configured to be coupled to a dressing, the source of negative comprising a voice coil actuator and a diaphragm, and a controller configured to produce a drive signal for the voice coil actuator. | 12-12-2013 |
20140251043 | CLUTCH MECHANISM - A clutch mechanism | 09-11-2014 |
Libby Marshall, Warwick GB
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20120016379 | Skin Treating Device - A hand held device for removing hard skin from calluses comprises a handle ( | 01-19-2012 |
Luke Marshall, Bristol GB
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20100150646 | Rotational bearing assembly - The present invention relates to a rotational bearing assembly ( | 06-17-2010 |
20130192051 | THREADED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF LOCKING A THREADED FASTENER - A threaded fastener assembly comprising a threaded fastener ( | 08-01-2013 |
Matthew Marshall, Edinburgh GB
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20090174179 | Three dimensional cover and product representation and method of manufacture; and a method for advertising using a cover and/or representation - A product representation made of a mouldable sheet of material sized and shaped to correspond to the size of a real corresponding product wherein at least a portion of said sheet is moulded according to a three dimensional pattern or image of the real corresponding product. | 07-09-2009 |
Matthew Marshall, Sheffield GB
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20120032053 | FIXTURE FOR SECURING A THIN-WALLED COMPONENT - A fixture for securing a thin-walled component includes a support having one or more securing devices for securing the component to the support. An inflatable pressure element is adapted to press, when inflated, against a flexible liner located adjacent the thin wall of the component. The inflated pressure element and the liner act to damp vibrations in the component during machining of another side of the thin wall. The liner has at least one stiffening element located opposite a position where a machining operation is performed on the other side of the thin wall. The stiffening element holds the liner away from the thin wall to create a cavity between the liner and the thin wall. | 02-09-2012 |
20120133103 | FIXTURE FOR SECURING A THIN-WALLED COMPONENT - A fixture for securing a cylindrical or shell thin-walled component includes a support having one or more securing devices for securing the component to the support. The fixture also includes an inflatable pressure element which, in use, is positioned within the secured component and is adapted to press outwardly, when inflated, against a liner inserted between the pressure element and the inner thin wall of the component. The liner has one or more elastic members, which bias it against the outward expansion of the inflated pressure element. The inflated pressure element and the liner damp vibrations in the component during machining of the outer side of the thin wall. | 05-31-2012 |
Melanie Marshall, London GB
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20090321487 | ATTACHMENT MEANS AND BAG INCLUDING SAME - The present invention provides an integrated attachment and carrying means for detachable attachment to a transport device comprising a carrying means for carrying by a user; and at least one attachment means comprising a means for attachment to a transport device, wherein the attachment means is attached to or integrated with the carrying means. The invention further provides a bag featuring such an integrated attachment and carrying means and a method of use of such an integrated attachment and carrying means. | 12-31-2009 |
20130181025 | ATTACHMENT MEANS AND BAG INCLUDING SAME - The present invention provides an integrated attachment and carrying means for detachable attachment to a transport device comprising a carrying means for carrying by a user; and at least one attachment means comprising a means for attachment to a transport device, wherein the attachment means is attached to or integrated with the carrying means. The invention further provides a bag featuring such an integrated attachment and carrying means and a method of use of such an integrated attachment and carrying means. | 07-18-2013 |
Neal Marshall, West Midlands GB
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20100218319 | Therapeutic Mattress - A mattress ( | 09-02-2010 |
20110266845 | SEATING APPARATUS FOR USE ON A VEHICLE HAVING A FLAT CARRYING AREA - Seating apparatus ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110309227 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR LOCKING AN OBJECT ON A SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A locking device (2) for locking an object (4) on a support structure (6), which locking device (2) comprises a fork arrangement (8) for engaging the object (4), first locking means (10) for locking the fork arrangement (8) to the Object (4) in a horizontal plane, second locking means (12) for locking the fork arrangement (8) to the object (4) in a vertical plane, and movement-permitting means (14) which permits vertical movement in the locking device (2), the vertical movement being sufficient to allow the support structure (6) to flex so as to prevent the flexing of the support structure (6) acting through the locking device (2) and damaging the object (4), but with the vertical movement being insufficient adversely to affect secure locking of the object (4) on the support structure (6) by the locking device (2). | 12-22-2011 |
Neil Marshall, Fareham Hants GB
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20120104004 | Process for the Production of a Cup and a Plurality of Cups - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a cup having a bottom and a sidewall attached to the bottom, wherein the sidewall preferably comprises a rolled rimat its upper edge opposite to the bottom, wherein the sidewall comprises a single layer or a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is produced from a paper material, carton, plastic, PLA, a renewable and/or a biodegradable resource and or any other comparable material, where-in at least one shaping is shaped into at least one of the layers of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is at least partially ring-shaped, wherein the shaping extends at least partially over the perimeter of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is inwardly or outwardly directed, wherein the shapings are compressed in height such that an edge of each shaping touches an opposite segment of the shaping and/or that both edges of each shaping touch each other and are joined together, and a cup produced by this process. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111877 | Cardboard container - The present invention relates to a container, particularly a cup, with a base and a first sidewall, whereas the first-sidewall comprises at least a first, at least partially circumferential shaping directed inwardly and/or outwardly. | 05-10-2012 |
20120241511 | CONTAINER AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a container ( | 09-27-2012 |
Neil Marshall, Hampshire GB
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20110272459 | CUP - Cup having a base and an adjoining shell, it being possible for the shell to be provided with a mouth roll at its opposite end to the base and to be configured with a single layer or multiple layers, at least one layer of the shell being produced from paper or cardboard or other comparable materials, at least one layer of the shell being provided with elevations and/or depressions substantially over its entire height and at least approximately the entire circumference, the difference in depth between the maximum elevation or depression and the material layer or the depression or elevation varying over the height of the shell and/or over the circumference, and it being possible for the mouth roll to be formed integrally on the inner layer or the only layer. | 11-10-2011 |
Paul Marshall, Oxfordshire GB
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20080206326 | Production Process For Nsaid-Containing Lozenges, Their Compositions, Their Medicinal Use - A process for producing a pharmaceutical lozenge formulation comprising the steps of: (a) providing a liquid composition comprising a salt of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID salt) and a solvent system, (b) providing a molten lozenge-forming composition, (c) mixing the liquid composition with the molten lozenge-forming composition, and, (d) forming the resulting mixture into lozenges each containing a therapeutically effective amount of said NSAID salt/NSAID mixture. The present application discloses the corresponding NSAID-containing lozenge compositions and their use for the manufacture of a medicament for treating sore throat. | 08-28-2008 |
Peter John Marshall, London GB
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20090010335 | Control of data processing - Data processing apparatus arranged to receive successive images from a video camera and to receive audio data from a microphone comprises means for detecting inter-image motion in the video images; means for detecting audio signals in the associated audio data satisfying one or more predetermined audio criterion; and activation means, for activating a control function of the data processing apparatus in response to a predetermined sequence of a detection of inter-image motion satisfying one or more predetermined motion criterion and a detection of an audio signal in the associated audio data which satisfies the predetermined audio criteria. | 01-08-2009 |
20110157017 | PORTABLE DATA PROCESSING APPARTATUS - A portable data processing apparatus is provided. It has at least one data processing function which depends on detected motion of the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a video camera operable to capture successive images of a part of the real environment around the apparatus; a video motion detector operable to detect motion of the apparatus by analysis of image motion between pairs of captured images; a hardware motion detector operable to detect motion of the apparatus, whereby the data processing function depends on motion detected by the hardware motion detector; and a controller operable to adjust the operation of the hardware motion detector if the motion detected by the video motion detector and the motion detected by the hardware motion detector differ by at least a threshold difference. | 06-30-2011 |
20110157053 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROL - A portable electronic device comprises a display on a first, front side of the device, a touch sensitive surface on a second, rear side of the device substantially opposite the first side having a similar shape and orientation to the display, and a touch input mapping means arranged to map a position of a detected touch on the touch sensitive surface to a position on the display and, a tapping detection means. The tapping detection means is arranged in operation to detect a tap as when there has been a loss and reacquisition of touch from a user on the touch sensitive surface. And the tapping detection means is arranged in operation to detect the position of the detected tap on the touch sensitive surface as being the position at which touch was lost. | 06-30-2011 |
Peter Jonathan Marshall, Quedgeley GB
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20120017444 | Safety Knife - A safety knife comprises a knife body ( | 01-26-2012 |
Peter Vallance Marshall, Sandwhich GB
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20120208830 | Anhydrous Crystalline Forms of N-[1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-5-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl-am- ino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine-3-carbonyl]methanesulfonamide - The invention comprises (1) anhydrous crystalline forms of N-[1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-5-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl-amino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine-3-carbonyl]methanesulfonamide, (2) pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such form, (3) methods for the treatment of a phosphodiesterase-5-mediated condition using at least one such form, and (4) methods for preparing such forms. The compound N-[1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-5-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl-amino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine-3-carbonyl]methanesulfonamide has the following structure (I). | 08-16-2012 |
20120214827 | Anhydrous Crystalline Forms of N-[1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-5-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl-am- ino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine-3-carbonyl]methanesulfonamide - The invention comprises (1) anhydrous crystalline forms of N-[1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-5-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl-amino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine-3-carbonyl]methanesulfonamide, (2) pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such form, (3) methods for the treatment of a phosphodiesterase-5-mediated condition using at least one such form, and (4) methods for preparing such forms. The compound N-[1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-5-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl-amino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine-3-carbonyl]methanesulfonamide has the following structure (I). | 08-23-2012 |
Ray Marshall, Abbots Langley GB
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20100043531 | RELATING TO DIAGNOSTICS OF A CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A detector circuit for detecting the presence of a remote capacitive sensor having at least two terminals connected via a protection circuit that includes one or more capacitors, the detector circuit comprising: a current supply for changing the charge on the sensor and the protection circuit, a detector for measuring the voltage on one or more of the terminals; wherein the presence of the sensor is determined by changing the charge on the capacitive sensor and the one or more capacitors of the protection circuit in a predetermined manner such that the voltage measurement on the one or more terminals when the sensor is present is significantly different than when the sensor is absent. | 02-25-2010 |
20100200088 | MICROPROCESSOR, SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE AND APPARATUS - A microprocessor may include a logic circuit for executing instructions of a data processing application. The microprocessor may have a timer system which includes a clock counter connected to a clock input for receiving a clock signal and counting a number of cycles of the clock signal. A clock comparator may be connected the clock counter and to a timer register in which a timer reference value can be stored. The clock comparator may compare a number of cycles of the clock signal with the timer reference value and generate a timer signal based on the comparison. The timer system may have a timer output for outputting timer signal. The timer system may include a control input for receiving a digital value representing a measured value of a sensed parameter of a device and a control register in which a control reference value can be stored. A control comparator may be connected the control input. The control comparator may compare the digital value with the reference value and generating a device control signal based on the comparison. The timer system may have a control output for outputting the device control signal to an actuator arranged to control the parameter of the device. | 08-12-2010 |
20110022897 | MICROCONTROLLER DEVICE, MICROCONTROLLER DEBUGGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DEBUGGING A MICROCONTROLLER DEVICE, MICROCONTROLLER KIT - A microcontroller device comprising a receiver component configured to receive a one or more reset signals for the microcontroller device; an identification component configured to identify a source of the or each reset signals received by the receiver component; a time interval determining component configured to determine a length of a time interval in accordance with the identified source of the or each reset signals received by the receiver component; a voltage setting component configured to set a voltage of an output of the microcontroller device to a first value on receipt of a reset signal by the receiver component; and a control component configured to maintain the voltage of the output at the first value for the duration of the determined length of the time interval; and set the voltage of the output to a second value on substantial completion of the determined length of the time interval. | 01-27-2011 |
Ray Marshall, St. Albans GB
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20080301478 | Electronic Device and Method for Controlling Current - An electronic device comprises a voltage regulator supplying a current to a load such as a micro-controller unit. The load controls the current provided to the load from the voltage regulator. Preferably, the load controls the level of current supplied to the load upon start-up, thereby avoiding power surges being drawn by the load. | 12-04-2008 |
Ray C. Marshall, Abbots Langley GB
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20090222692 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHARING DEBUG RESOURCES - A method includes providing an integrated circuit having a plurality of debug resources. The debug resources are usable exclusively for debug operations. The debug operations include operations directed by debug software executed by the integrated circuit and operations directed by external debug hardware which is external to the integrated circuit. The method further includes enabling availability of a first portion of the debug resources for use by the debug software, where a second portion of the debug resources are committed for exclusive use by the external debug hardware. The first portion is exclusive of the second portion. The method includes performing operations directed by the debug software using at least one debug resource of the first portion of the debug resources and operations directed by the external debug hardware using at least one debug resource of the second portion of the debug resources. | 09-03-2009 |
Richard Marshall, Edinburgh GB
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20090307337 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEVICE IDENTIFICATION - According to one aspect, a device identification system is provided for automatically identifying mobile devices and providing data which may be used to optimise content or services to be provided to the mobile device. According to some embodiments, a system is provided for implementing a method for device identification wherein a mobile content server requests device identification from a local device identifying station, which attempts to find matching identification data in a locally stored repository. According to one embodiment, in the event that matching data is found, the local station transmits matching identification data to the content server; in the event that matching data is not found, the local station transmits the received data to a central identifying station, receives device identifying data from the central identifying station and transmits the received device identification data to the server. | 12-10-2009 |
20100083191 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING CONTENT AT A MOBILE DEVICE - The invention relates to displaying content at a mobile device. In some embodiments, a method and apparatus are arranged to display content at a mobile device in association with a graphical device indicating a method of user interaction associated with the content. The mobile device is arranged to detect, at a detector such as a motion detector or on a touch screen of the mobile device, a user interaction and to determine whether the user interaction corresponds to the indicated method of interaction. The method and apparatus are arranged to perform an action relating to the content in response to the detection of the indicated method of interaction. | 04-01-2010 |
20100217774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING USER RESPONSE TO WIRELESS MESSAGES - A system and method for determining user response to wireless messages, comprising means for generating a wireless message including first content to be transmitted, means for adding second content to the message, the second content including a link to third content and means for transmitting the message to the user, wherein, in response to activation of the link, information regarding link activation is arranged to be recorded in a storage means. The link may be a URL or a telephone number of a redirection server that deals with redirection to the third content as well as logging of user responses. | 08-26-2010 |
Robert Marshall, Conon Bridge GB
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20080275365 | Methods of Transferring Data to a Medical Test Device - Disclosed are various preferred embodiments for dynamic transfer of information from a test sensor to an analyte medical test device. Exemplary embodiments include various containers, systems and methods. | 11-06-2008 |
20090208734 | TEST STRIPS, METHODS, AND SYSTEM OF MANUFACTURING TEST STRIP LOTS HAVING A PREDETERMINED CALIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC - Various embodiments of a technique in which test strip lots can be prepared without requiring a user to input any calibration information before performing a test measurement with a test strip from the test strip lots. In a first aspect, a method of manufacturing a plurality of test strips by adjusting amount of mediators and working electrode area is described. In another aspect, a method of preparing a reagent ink by adjusting the density of the reagent ink to substantially match a target density is described. In a further aspect, a method using a high numerical Shores Hardness squeegee in conjunction with high pressure is provided. In a further aspect, a method of performing an analyte measurement with a test meter, the test meter being configured to not receive a calibration input, and where the test strip manufactured to any one of the methods or techniques described and illustrated herein. | 08-20-2009 |
20110290668 | ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH CROSSROADS EXPOSED ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION - An electrochemical-based analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (for example, whole blood) includes an electrically insulating base layer, a patterned conductor layer disposed over the electrically-insulating layer, and a patterned insulation layer, with an electrode exposure window therethrough, disposed over the patterned conductor layer. The patterned conductive layer of the electrochemical-based analytical test strip includes at least one working electrode and a counter/reference electrode. In addition, at least a portion of the electrode exposure window is configured to expose a working electrode exposed portion and a counter/reference electrode exposed portion, with the working electrode exposed portion being rectangular in shape and the counter/reference electrode exposed portion being one of a crossroads shape and an at least six-sided portion of a crossroads shape. | 12-01-2011 |
20120261258 | TEST STRIPS, METHODS, AND SYSTEM OF MANUFACTURING TEST STRIP LOTS HAVING A PREDETERMINED CALIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC - Various embodiments of a technique in which test strip lots can be prepared without requiring a user to input any calibration information before performing a test measurement with a test strip from the test strip lots. In a first aspect, a method of manufacturing a plurality of test strips by adjusting amount of mediators and working electrode area is described. In another aspect, a method of preparing a reagent ink by adjusting the density of the reagent ink to substantially match a target density is described. In a further aspect, a method using a high numerical Shores Hardness squeegee in conjunction with high pressure is provided. In a further aspect, a method of performing an analyte measurement with a test meter, the test meter being configured to not receive a calibration input, and where the test strip manufactured to any one of the methods or techniques described and illustrated herein. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert Marshall, Canon Bridge GB
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20080274552 | Dynamic Information Transfer - Disclosed are various preferred embodiments for dynamic transfer of information from a test sensor to an analyte medical test device. Exemplary embodiments include various containers, systems and methods. | 11-06-2008 |
Ross John Marshall, Dunoon GB
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20090095576 | BRAKE CONDITION MONITORING - A system and method for monitoring the usage of brake members of an aircraft braking system. The system makes a separate record of each brake actuation in which there is relative movement of the brake member's facing friction surfaces which causes wear, determines the types of brake usage and operates a pricing/payment scheme to charge for brake usage | 04-16-2009 |
Sarah Marshall, Berkshire GB
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20100119663 | CANDY COMPOSITION WITH FIBRE-CONTAINING CENTREFILL - The invention provides a number of centrefilled confectionery compositions, in which the centrefill comprises at least 1% by weight dietary fibre, and the confectionery shell (which may be jelly candy, chewy candy, or hard boiled candy) is substantially free of dietary fibre. In the case of a shell of jelly candy or chewy candy, the shell should additionally comprise gelatin. In addition, the invention provides a centrefilled confectionery composition comprising at least 20% by weight of centrefill, wherein the centrefill comprises at least 1% by weight of dietary fibre. The invention further provides the use of a centrefill comprising dietary fibre in a confectionery composition comprising sugar alcohols, to offset the laxative effect of the sugar alcohols; the use of dietary fibre in a centrefill to improve the product integrity of a centrefilled confectionery composition; and a method for manufacturing a centrefilled confectionery composition involving co-deposition of two syrups into mould cavity, one of the syrups being substantially free from dietary fibre and forming the confectionery shell, with the other syrup comprising dietary fibre and forming the centrefill. | 05-13-2010 |
20110287062 | Chewable Formulation Comprising Alginate, Bicarbonate And Carbonate - The present invention relates to a solid, ingestible composition comprising a) an alginate; b) a bicarbonate; and c) a carbonate wherein the composition is in the form of a chewable core, a process for preparing said composition, and its use in the treatment of reflux oesophagitis, gastritis, dyspepsia or peptic ulceration or for use as a sustained releasing or targeted delivery composition. | 11-24-2011 |
Sarah Marshall, Reading, Berkshire GB
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20120121655 | Chewable Formulation Comprising Alginate, Bicarbonate And Carbonate - The present invention relates to a solid, ingestible composition comprising: a) an alginate; b) a bicarbonate; and c) a carbonate wherein the composition is in the form of a chewable core, a process for preparing said composition, and its use in the treatment of reflux oesophagitis, gastritis, dyspepsia or peptic ulceration or for use as a sustained releasing or targeted delivery composition. | 05-17-2012 |
Stephen John Marshall, Lancashire GB
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20090086747 | Queuing Method - A method of queuing data packets, said data packets comprising data packets of a first packet type and data packets of a second packet type. The method comprises grouping received packets of said first and second packet types into an ordered series of groups, each group comprising at least one packet, maintaining a group counter indicating the number of groups at the beginning of the series of groups comprising only packets of the second packet type, and transmitting a packet. A packet of the second packet type is available for transmission if but only if the group counter is indicative that the number of groups at the beginning of the series of groups comprising only packets of the second packet type is greater than zero. | 04-02-2009 |
20100014428 | SWITCHING DEVICE - A switching device comprising at least one ingress port and at least one egress port. The switching device is arranged to receive data packets through said at least one ingress port and to forward received data packets to respective ones of said at least one egress port. The switching device further comprises a primary buffer arranged to store data packets received via at least one of said at least one ingress ports and a secondary buffer associated with the primary buffer. The switching device is adapted to select a data packet from said primary buffer and if but only if said secondary buffer satisfies a least one first predetermined criterion, transfer said selected data packet to said secondary buffer. | 01-21-2010 |
20100098104 | SWITCHING DEVICE - A switching device comprising a plurality of ingress ports and a plurality of egress ports. The switching device is arranged to receive data packets through said ingress ports and to forward received data packets to respective ones of said egress ports. The switching device is further arranged to: determine a first time at which a first cell of a selected data packet is to forwarded to one of said egress ports, determine a further time at which a respective further cell of the selected data packet is to be forwarded to said one of said egress ports, store data indicating that said respective further cell is to be forwarded at said determined further time, forward said first cell at said first time, and forward said further cell of said selected data packet at said determined further time. | 04-22-2010 |
Stephen John Marshall, Lees GB
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20090175286 | SWITCHING METHOD - A method of switching data packets between an input and a plurality of outputs of a switching device. The switching device comprises a memory arranged to store a plurality of data structures, each data structure being associated with one of said outputs. The method comprises receiving a first data packet at said input, and storing said first data packet in a data structure associated with an output from which said data packet is to be transmitted. If said first data packet is intended to be transmitted from a plurality of said outputs, indication data is stored in each data structure associated with an output from which said first data packet is to be transmitted, but said first data packet is stored in only one of said data structures. The first data packet is transmitted from said data structure to the or each output from which the first data packet is to be transmitted. | 07-09-2009 |
Steve Marshall, Workington GB
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20090026828 | Seat belt apparatus - The invention relates to a seat belt apparatus for motor vehicles comprising a seat belt, a belt retractor and a drive, which preferably comprises an electric motor, for the retractor, wherein a unidirectionally effective blocking member is integrated into the powertrain between the drive and the retractor which, starting from a normal blocking state, amplifies the blocking effect with a force transmission starting from the belt and reverses it into a release state with a force transmission starting from the drive. | 01-29-2009 |
Steve Marshall, Reading GB
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20110119332 | MOVEMENT ANIMATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention relates to methods and apparatus for movement animation of a user-controlled entity in a virtual environment. Entity tracking data is stored on a server in order to track movement of the entity in the virtual environment. A user may input a desired action for their entity via a client, which is transmitted from the client to the server. The server uses the received data to select an appropriate animation for the entity. The server then transmits data identifying the selected animation to the client, thus controlling animation of the entity on the client. By using animation data to simulate movement of the entity, along with keeping an accurate representation of the movement of the entity in the virtual environment, the server may control the entity accurately and therefore animation of the entity may be more realistic. | 05-19-2011 |